Phoenix, Arizona vs. Atascadero, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atascadero, California is 27.8% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $63,891 in Atascadero, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atascadero, California is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Atascadero
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Atascadero, CA
Compared to Phoenix, Atascadero is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  17.9% lower
  Health
  17.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher